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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 06:38 AM
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I'm having problems with my left rear turn signal and brake light. Sometime it works and them it dosen't.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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First thing to do is take the bulb out and clean it and the socket contacts.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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Sorry I forgot to tell the year. Its a 2002 Ranger XLT. So far I have switched blubs and sockets. Right to left and did not make a difference. Tail light and backup light both work.
 
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The ground is the first thing I would check. Unbolt it, and clean the hole and ring terminal.
 
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Originally Posted by little boatman
Sorry I forgot to tell the year. Its a 2002 Ranger XLT. So far I have switched blubs and sockets. Right to left and did not make a difference. Tail light and backup light both work.

I would suspect loose wiring in the steering column, or a bad turnsignal switch. Try tilting the column up or down and see if it aggravates the problem. The turnsignal wiring and the brake signal wiring both go through the turnsignal switch. Ford calls it a multi-function switch.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Yep that was it a loose wire in the steering column. looked like when they made the harness they forgot to crimp the one connecter. Thanks to all who help solve this problem.
 
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